Thomas D. Farrell

Tom Farrell is one of the most experienced and respected family lawattorneys in Hawaii. With over 28 years in Hawaiis Family Courts, he isthe first and only lawyer in Hawaii to be certified as a family law specialistby the National Board of Trial Advocacy (accredited by the American BarAssociation). His practice emphasizes complex divorce litigation andrelated family law issues such as interstate custody disputes, familyviolence, child support, alimony claims, and division of assets and debts.A retired Colonel in the Army Reserve and a veteran of Operation IraqiFreedom, he understands the special issues confronting military families.Mr. Farrell, also handles national security cases involving revocation ordenial of security clearances for Defense Department contractors,employees, and military personnel. He is a graduate of Punahou School,the University of Hawaii, the University of Santa Clara School of Law, andholds a master's degree from the US Army War College. From 1982-1995, he served as a Deputy Attorney General for the State of Hawaii

1995-2007: Lead trial counsel in Honolulu’s oldest and largest family law practice. Coordinate trials among nine attorneys, establish and implement litigation policy and procedures, assist other attorneys with formulation of strategy, tactics, and case management.

Deputy Attorney General, State of Hawaii.

Current

1982-1995: General counsel to the Department of Human Services, Department of Public Safety, and Child Support Enforcement Agency. Represented the State before all state and federal courts and administrative tribunals. Conducted investigations and prosecuted civil and criminal enforcement actions. Provided legal advice to the Governor, Legislature, and state officials. Drafted and reviewed legislation, contracts and administrative rules. Provided training to state employees on legal issues.